Acer Netbook £150.00 Asda Instore

draker

I'm interested , but can't decide if I it is more of I wan't one and not that actually need one. This seems to be the case with most of my purchase decions lately.

yogi3

nice little piece of kit.
Upgrade of memory is far from easy, as you'll have to dismantle the computer. There's no access panel on underside as on most laptops.
Windows versions of acer comes with 1 gig of memory installed.

Linux does not need antivirus. :beer:

bhaisab

Q1. If a problem occurs with the unit will you be able to deal with Asda or go through manufacturer


Q2. to anyone who has bought this laptop can you check if the code below appears anywhere on the box, and if it does where
(it corresponds to the model number and spec)

Erinath wrote: »

AOA150-Ab LU.S050A.105

FloFlo

I know I'm sounding thicker by the minute but does it have a cd/dvd drive?

star1_2

FloFlo wrote: »

I know I'm sounding thicker by the minute but does it have a cd/dvd drive?

No .... but if you want to get one to work with it - I have one of these and it works fine (for reading CD's and DVD's) - although i've not been able to get it to write !!

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=337939&sourceid=2459&CAWELAID=282354352

FloFlo

How do I put broadband on if it doesnt have cd drive?

star1_2

FloFlo wrote: »

How do I put broadband on if it doesnt have cd drive?

You'll need to give a little more detail about the service you're trying to install????

3g/mobile
Wireless
LAN setup
etc ????

Basically - what broadband service do you use?

FloFlo

I have bt wireless broadband on my desk top , which i installed from cd.

star1_2

FloFlo wrote: »

I have bt wireless broadband on my desk top , which i installed from cd.

Wireless connection from the Aspire1 (running Linux) is v.v.v.v.easy !!

Providing you know the name and your WEP / WPA encryption key for your wireless router (normally a sticker on the base of the unit) ....

On the Aspire 1, select the network connection option under settings, scan for networks (making sure wireless is on), find your network, then when prompted enter the encryption key .... then your connected !!

You don't need your BT provided disk - it has various utilities, and a idiots prompted connection process (no offence) .... it's a waste of time and if you follow the above steps (which are also in the Aspire guides) - you will be connected within mins ....

Hope that helps ....

FloFlo

star1 wrote: »

Wireless connection from the Aspire1 (running Linux) is v.v.v.v.easy !!

Providing you know the name and your WEP / WPA encryption key for your wireless router (normally a sticker on the base of the unit) ....

On the Aspire 1, select the network connection option under settings, scan for networks (making sure wireless is on), find your network, then when prompted enter the encryption key .... then your connected !!

You don't need your BT provided disk - it has various utilities, and a idiots prompted connection process (no offence) .... it's a waste of time and if you follow the above steps (which are also in the Aspire guides) - you will be connected within mins ....

Hope that helps ....

Ok that sounds easier than the xp upgrade, i am really tempted but not sure how nice I would have to be to hubby to get approval lol.